Sparks, NE · standard

ZIP Code 69220

Cherry County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

59
1/sq mi
$232,100
Median home value
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sparks pairs above-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
28%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 69220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 69220 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.0 square miles in Sparks, Cherry County, Nebraska. The area is home to 59 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 69220 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 69220 sits at -, while per-capita income is $39,570. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $232,100 (24% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 27.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 69220 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 69220 sits relative to Nebraska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 69220, Sparks, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

59

Population

118.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 69220?

54.5

Median Age

72.2%

Male

27.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 64.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$39,570

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 85.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

64

Total Housing Units

40

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

1.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 27.5%
Renter 72.5%

$232,100

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 69220, employing approximately 0 people with a combined annual payroll of $144,000.

3

Businesses

0

Employees

$144K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 69220 in?
ZIP code 69220 (Sparks) is located in Cherry County, Nebraska. Cherry County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cherry-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 69220?
ZIP code 69220 in Sparks, NE has a population of 59 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 69220?
The median home value in ZIP 69220 is $232,100, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 69220?
The largest racial group in ZIP 69220 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 69220?
ZIP code 69220 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 0 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 69220?
In ZIP code 69220, 85.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 69220?
In ZIP code 69220, approximately 27.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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